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Forum: Vote McCain and You'll Be Rich Too, Plus ... No Taxes!

Sun Aug 17, 2008 at 07:06:44 AM PDT

Yes.

My Conclusion About the Georgia Crisis

Sat Aug 16, 2008 at 06:31:55 AM PDT

Here is my conclusion about what happened in Georgia:

No Idea Who We're at War With Anymore

Fri Aug 15, 2008 at 02:07:05 PM PDT

I don't have any idea who we're at war with anymore.

McCain's Muslim Daughter

Thu Aug 14, 2008 at 08:26:33 AM PDT

Yes ...

John McCain's adopted daughter Bridget was born and raised a Muslim in a Muslim country.  This is simply true.

Econ. 101: How to Tell When Markets Aren't Working

Mon Aug 04, 2008 at 10:10:29 AM PDT

A refresher on a simple Econ. 101 lesson from college that many of us have forgotten.

World's Shortest Diary

Fri Aug 01, 2008 at 07:20:48 AM PDT

Below.

How to Protect Yourself Financially During a Recession

Sat Jul 12, 2008 at 11:05:05 AM PDT

When economic news hits Daily Kos, we invariably get a flurry of household financial advice from both professionals and amateurs who post here.

"Buy gold!"

"Buy Swiss Francs!"

"Buy rice, flour, oil, powdered milk and dried eggs!"

I have some even better advice for you:

Ripple Effects Begin from MBIA/Ambac Downgrades

Sat Jul 05, 2008 at 03:32:26 PM PDT

Bloomberg sez:

MBIA Inc. and Ambac Financial Group Inc. lost their AAA credit ratings. The biggest hospital in Sarasota, Florida, is paying the price.

David Verinder, chief financial officer of the Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, received daily e-mail messages last month informing him that interest costs on an $83 million bond issue were rising to 1.45 percent, to 1.75 percent, to 3.25 percent, to 5.9 percent, and finally to 9 percent by June 24, a more than fivefold increase.

In March, the Sarasota health network had tried to escape high rates by converting the bonds from auction-rate securities. The February collapse of the $330 billion market where rates are determined through periodic bidding drove interest costs as high as 11 percent.

OPEC Pres. Warns: $150-170 Oil, More if Iran Halts Exports

Thu Jun 26, 2008 at 07:35:06 AM PDT

Warning on oil prices from OPEC president.

Boomers Did Not Save Enough to Retire

Wed Jun 25, 2008 at 03:51:19 AM PDT

The baby boomer generation did not save enough money to retire.

Consumer Outlook Is Now Worst Ever Recorded

Tue Jun 24, 2008 at 02:41:57 PM PDT

Great diary at the top of the Recommended list.

Amtrak Has Too Few Usable Train Cars Left

Sat Jun 21, 2008 at 04:02:44 AM PDT

UPDATE: This diary was originally titled "Amtrak has Only 632 Usable Train Cars Left."  This info comes from the New York Times article cited below.  However, I'm starting to wonder ...  Does this number work out right?  Anybody aware of a differing statistic?

Wikipedia says that Amtrak has 720 coach cars, 168 sleeping cars and 126 first/business class cars.  No info on how many of these are in service -- presumably, many of these are the "dozens" that Amtrak does not keep active.  This is a larger number than was reported in the Times.

Oh, jeez.

More Signs of Booming Economy

Fri Jun 20, 2008 at 06:18:21 AM PDT

More signs that the Bush Economy is still booming!

"This was the actions of some soldiers."

Thu Jun 19, 2008 at 04:59:19 AM PDT

You are a liar.

450 Trains a Day

Wed Jun 18, 2008 at 03:25:00 PM PDT

Ever been to Padova?

Some Naughty Thoughts about John McCain

Fri Jun 13, 2008 at 10:38:15 AM PDT

Guys, I'm just going to come out and say it.

More on Obama and the Hispanic Vote

Mon Jun 09, 2008 at 04:54:53 AM PDT

Some more commentary  from CNN contributor Ruben Navarette ...

I have to vent, Obama supporters

Mon Jun 02, 2008 at 09:22:58 AM PDT

It's not about you.


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